“Parking can stir intense passions, especially in San Francisco, where demand for public spaces often exceeds supply. Hence the outcry over apps that let occupants of slots on streets make money by alerting other drivers that they are about to drive away. As we went to press, one of the apps, MonkeyParking, was seeking an understanding with San Francisco’s city attorney, Dennis Herrera, who had given it until July 11th to cease operating on the city’s streets or face a lawsuit. Another app, ParkModo, which also attracted Mr Herrera’s attention, is not currently operating in San Francisco, though it says it intends to roll out nationwide in future.”
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